Your faithful gifts to KFPC make the ministry we do possible. Here is a brief update of our giving and some opportunities for you to share God’s love in meaningful ways through our church.

Year to date gifts received thru the end of May: $265,914. Year to date total income $270,976. Year to date ministry expenses $283,782. Thank you for giving to God at KFPC!

Did you know we have both an annual budget and a building fund to which you can give? Our expansion project to build the new sanctuary and additional classrooms was completed in 2008. You have been so faithful in supporting this project with your finances and we are nearly finished paying for it. As of April 30, 2017, we still owe $785,867 of the original cost of $3.8 million. If you’d like to give a special gift to the building fund, please note on your check memo line:
Building Fund.

The Deacon Fund supports local mission giving to individuals and families in need. Our Deacon Fund was depleted to the point that we are unable to give any assistance in May. We had a Deacon Fund offering on Pentecost Sunday, June 4 but if you would still like to give to this life-saving ministry in our community, please note:
DeaconFund in the memo line or use the special envelopes in the pew for that purpose. Here are responses from some recent recipients: “Without your help at KFPC I don’t know how we would have made it financially.” “This is a really hard time for us and we count on you to help us in difficult times.” Thank you.

The ministry to at-risk children in our church through the Trailseekers program is truly a life-giving and life-changing ministry. The kids who attend the Orcas Island encampment are each given a Bible which is their very own. These Bibles are a treasured gift to the children. If you would like to purchase a Bible for one or more of the children, please note Trailseeker Bibles in the memo line of your check. For only $20 you can give the gift of God’s word to a child desperate for God’s love. The Orcas Island Encampment will be June 17-22. Please keep the team and the children in your prayers.

Giving to our Foundation at KFPC provides an opportunity to leave a legacy for future generations to know God’s love here in Kennewick. Giving to the Foundation is easy, simply write: Foundation in the memo line of your check. If you are interested in including KFPC in your will, please contact Tom Thompson, our Foundation Chair or you can contact the Presbyterian Foundation directly at
www.presbyterianfoundation.org and tell them you want to give to KFPC.

June 11 – “Prayer--Your Spiritual GPS”

June 18 – Meditation, “Listening for the Spirit to Lead”

June 25 – Fasting, “Hungry for God”

July 2 – “Equipped Through Study”

July 9 – “The Gift of Simplicity”

July 16 – “Submission and Other Words We Don’t Like”

July 23 – “Living Intentionally and Celebrating Sabbath”

July 30 – “Spiritual Directions”

Aug 6 – “Worship”

Aug 13 – “Confession=Loving Our Neighbors”

Aug 20 – “Serving Our Neighbors”

Aug 27 – “Let’s Party! Celebrating God’s Work in Our Neighborhood.”

STEPHEN MINISTRIES UPDATE

At both services on Sunday, June 11, our congregation will commission seven Stephen Ministers. These dedicated people have been training for 16 weeks and are ready to begin their caring ministry among us here at KFPC. We thank God for all our Stephen Ministers and pray that God will bless their ministries.

But what are Stephen Ministers?

Stephen Ministers are KFPC congregation members (laypeople) trained to provide one-to-one Christ-centered care to KFPC members and others who are facing a variety of crises or life challenges. These are people with a compassionate heart who’ve been equipped with the skills to listen, encourage, and offer support when someone is in need.

What types of caregiving situations are Stephen Ministers used in?

Our current Stephen Ministers, along with our newly commissioned Stephen Ministers, will provide high-quality care for people in and around our congregation who are experiencing grief, divorce, cancer, financial difficulties, hospitalization, chronic or terminal illness, job loss or unemployment, disabilities, loneliness, spiritual crisis, or other life difficulties. A Stephen Minister typically is assigned to only one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week.

In future newsletters, we will explore other questions regarding Stephen Ministry, such as:

How does Stephen Ministry work? What can you expect as a care receiver with a Stephen Minister? What are my meetings with a Stephen Minister like? Does anyone know that I have a Stephen Minister? Do Stephen Ministers have rules to follow? What is Stephen Ministry Supervision? What is the role of the congregation in Stephen Ministry?

What does Stephen Ministries mean to you?

Meegan Garza: "Stephen Ministries provides me with the provilege to serve someone in crisis at the Mater's feet. It also allows me to give back to the church."

Becky Tinker: "I've been trying to come up with a profound, deep reason why I decided to become a Stephen Minister but I couldn't. Basically, I'm just a simple person and I was asked to participate by a fellow Christian and decided to give it a try, so I did. And, that's it."

Robert Robinson: "I would like to be able to be there for someone in time of need. I have experienced being around people that are having loved ones pass away. I want to be able to provide someone in need some of my time and a caring ear, and to help provide support as they work through their difficult times. We have all been there and it is so comforting to have someone to talk and discuss your feelings. I am hoping to be the perfect listener!!!"

Lee Schmolke: "To me completing the Stephen Ministry class means much more than serving our congregational members in a Christly compassionate way.

It opens a whole new way to look at life and helping people. It makes me aware of what people may encounter as they travel through their life - the emotions, challenges and much more. The many crisis' they may encounter identified in training and how to deal with them and show Christly patience, affection and compassion at such times is truly an rewarding experience- beyond description.

In addition, it helps me with my peer support for amputees."

The next meeting is Monday, June 12, at 5:30 pm and is a NO-HOST dinner at Anthony’s in Richland. This will be the last meeting until September. All women who have attended in the past, present, or future please come and get acquainted. Please call Bonnie Wilson, (c) 509.948.7302 or email: rogandbon50@gmail.com for reservations. Deadline to sign up is June 9th.

ALERT!! Cookie Bakers!

Orcas Island Encampment starts on Saturday, June 17. We are in need of cookies that travel well for 130 people for 3 days. That will be about 98 dozen! All previous years this challenge has been met, much to the delight of those that attend. Please do not add nuts or peanut butter as there are several individuals who have nut allergies. Bring them to the kitchen on or before Thursday, June 15. Your talent and dedication to this request is greatly appreciated. May God bless you for your willingness to supply this need.

ALSO...Gayle Foster is having a Cookie Making Day for Orcas on June 14, 9 am - noon in KFPC's kitchen. All those wanting to help are welcome to come! Please RSVP Gayle at 509-528-7029.

We will be making chocolate chip, oatmeal raison, and snickerdoodles cookies!

Agape Ringers

The Agape Ringers practice on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. We have a few openings. If you are interested please contact Kitty Baird at (509) 783-0242.

The Walk With Christ ...

Have you heard of “The Walk With Christ” spiritual retreat? It was formerly known as “Walk to Emmaus” and in other denominations is called “Cursillo”. Our objective in The Walk With Christ Ministry is to inspire, challenge, and equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, places of work and communities. This 3-day spiritual retreat provides an incredible opportunity to grow in your faith and understanding of who God is and how God calls each of us to serve. You will be showered with God’s incredible love and grace and come away from the weekend with a stronger faith, knowing you are loved by God, put your hope in Christ Jesus, and have been served by God’s people. Interested in learning more? Visit The Walk With Christ website: www.thewalkwithchrist.org; or speak to someone who has already made their Walk. We will be available to answer questions and encourage you on Sunday, June 18, between services and after worship. Just look for someone wearing a special cross made of nails with colorful beads on the string. Pastor Hanna will be serving on a Walk With Christ retreat weekend on Sunday, June 25, in Connell, WA.

2017 Picnic in the Park Schedule

The schedule for this year's Family Picnics-in-the-Park are as follows:

Wednesday, June 14 at Columbia Park - South

Wednesday, June 28 at Underwood Park

Wednesday, July 12 at Highlands Grange Park

Wednesday, July 26 at Highlands Grange Park

Please plan to bring a dish to share, place settings, suitable games, and an attitude to relax with those you already know and those you don't know very well yet.

Contact Dan Carl for more information (627-0287)

Family Camp

It is time to mark your calendars for Family Camp, on Labor Day Weekend at Camp Wooten (near Dayton, WA). As in past years, all cabins are available to us, or we can use any tents or RVs that we bring. For more information contact Dan Carl at 627-0287.

Happy Father's Day!

June 18, 2017

Women's Ministry is having a Craft Day in the First Pres Center on June 24 from

9 am - 5 pm. Bring your own projects and a potluck dish for lunch!

Please sign up at the Information Table. For any questions, contact Jeanna Mabry at jmichmabry@hotmail.com or at 547-3295.

OLD FASHIONED POTLUCK PICNIC

The Women’s Ministry will be hosting an Old Fashioned Potluck Picnic in the First Pres Center on
July 2 after the 10 am Communion service.
Dessert will be provided. If you want to help, please contact Jeanna at
jmichmabry@hotmail.com or at 547-3295.

Thank you!

Paul Mueller, Treasurer, Columbia Chorale writes: "Thank you for letting us use your church for rehearsals and our Spring 2017 Concert. Enclosed is a small token of our appreciation."